We design and build on Shopify – and we’ve been doing it since 2014. Strategy leads. Design sets the tone. Development brings it home. We’ve launched 200+ ecommerce sites and supported 400+ brands, from neighbourhood shops to global rollouts. Our team handles everything from full store builds and redesigns to custom theme development, complex migrations, and third-party integrations. We’re certified Shopify Plus Partners with deep experience in B2B and wholesale, multi-region storefronts, custom checkout flows, and enterprise-level launches. Beyond builds, we help brands grow. That includes performance and accessibility audits, conversion rate optimization, email & SMS integrations, and long-term technical planning that scales with the business. We focus on clean architecture and performance-first implementations that hold up as teams and traffic grow. What makes us different? We move with purpose. We adapt fast. And we know how to ship great work without the bloat. Oh – and yes, we still do branding. Gotta stick to our roots. Reach out. We’d love to chat.
Hire Shopify Developers & Custom Solution Experts
"Shopify developer" describes at least six specialisms that share a platform and almost nothing else. Hourly rate tells you very little about fit — a strong theme developer given a custom app project delivers something that works and can't be maintained, and a senior backend engineer with no Liquid experience spends paid hours learning your theme.
Six specialisms cover nearly all Shopify development:
- Theme and front-end work — custom theme development, theme customisation, and anything visible on the storefront the editor can't do. On shopexperts, theme customisation packages have a median of $548. The majority of Shopify development sits here.
- App and API development — custom apps for internal workflows, public App Store apps, and API integrations. Custom development and app packages on shopexperts have a median of $1,000 for a defined scope; larger app builds are quoted per project. See Shopify app development.
- Checkout and Plus features — checkout customization, Checkout UI extensions and Shopify Functions development. Most of it needs Shopify Plus: extensions inside the checkout steps and custom Functions are Plus-only, although any plan can brand its checkout and use public apps built on Functions.
- Backend and systems — ERP and backend integrations, connecting Shopify to systems that weren't designed to talk to it. More data modelling than Shopify.
- Headless — Hydrogen and headless commerce development. A genuinely different discipline, and most stores don't need it; a well-optimised theme covers what merchants usually assume requires it.
- Fixing and hardening — bug fixes and troubleshooting, performance and speed optimization, and accessibility compliance. Reactive work, and frequently the right first purchase.
If you can't tell which applies, a short paid scoping engagement costs less than hiring the wrong specialism and discovering it in week three. Compare expert Shopify developers below, or browse the specific service you need.
Top-rated Shopify developers, agencies and Plus Partners
🚀 Shopify & Webflow websites that look great — and perform reliably across devices. You need a site that’s easy to manage, fast to load, and built with your goals in mind. I help small businesses and creators launch clean, well-structured Shopify 2.0 and Webflow builds that enhance your brand presence — without the tech headaches. With a full-stack foundation (React, Express.js, Node.js, MongoDB) and 3+ years in SaaS technical support, I combine developer precision with support-level empathy to create websites that are stable, maintainable, and easy for your team to manage. 🛍️ What I Do Shopify 2.0 Development Custom themes & reusable sections (Liquid/JSON) Full store setup, migration & configuration Clean product structure + intuitive navigation App integrations, customization & troubleshooting Metaobjects for flexible, organized content Speed & performance best-practice optimization Webflow Design & Development Responsive, polished layouts CMS-driven structures for easy content updates Clean, scalable builds (no messy classes) Landing pages designed with scalable structure & UX best-practices Full-Stack Enhancements React-based UI components Node.js API integrations MongoDB / Supabase configuration Secure deployments with Nginx & PM2 For smaller tasks — such as bug fixes, layout adjustments, or quick enhancements in Shopify or Webflow — click “ Get a Free Quote ” and I’ll get back to you shortly. 💡 Why Clients Work With Me Clear, proactive communication Strong troubleshooting from years in SaaS support Clean code, scalable structure & long-term maintainability A blend of technical skill + design sensibility Next Steps My goal is simple: make your store not only look better — but work better, in a way that truly supports your business now and as it grows. If you're ready to enhance your Shopify or Webflow experience, let’s connect. I’d love to hear about your project. Portfolio: https://anikacustod.io/ — Anika
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I have been a Shopify Developer for over 5 years and have experience handling a wide range of projects, from custom theme builds to specific app development. My focus is always on providing practical solutions and high-quality work that meets your specific requirements without overcomplicating the process.
Vevol Media is a Shopify Plus Partner agency specialised in web development and email marketing, with a strong focus on CRO growth & migrations to Shopify Plus. They have collaborated with renowned brands such as: Bound Apparel (Ireland) One Dame Lane (Ireland) DY Nutrition (US) Dossier Perfumes (US) and many more. Their expertise is also recognised through the creation of an official Shopify theme, “Noblesse”, and their community involvement is reflected by organising events like Shopify Meetup CEE (2025/26) and Shopify Meetup Dublin (2025). Their team provides end-to-end migration solutions to Shopify and Shopify Plus, transforming complex stores from platforms such as Magento or VTEX into modern, high-performance experiences. To date, they have completed over 35+ migrations for clients across various industries, from fashion and lifestyle to jewellery and B2B. For further information, visit www./vevolmedia.com/
I help Shopify brands launch, scale, and optimize their online stores through custom theme development, advanced section builds, and seamless app integrations like subscriptions. With 8 years of hands-on Shopify experience and over a decade in tech, I deliver reliable, conversion-focused solutions that are easy to maintain as your business grows.
Hey! I'm Kat. I've been working with Shopify since 2018, offering store set up, development, and eCommerce consulting services. I have products listed on both the Shopify Theme Store (Divide, Leap, Explore, Move, and Treat), and Shopify App Store (QuickSwatch), and am listed on the Shopify Partner directory. I primarily work with brands in the premium-to-luxury lifestyle space (think: fashion, accessories, food and drink, home, kids products) both in Australia and internationally. I'm a Shopify, Klaviyo, and Judge.me. partner. Whether you're a new brand looking for store set up, or a more established one wondering how you can improve your website (think conversions, integrations, and development support), feel free to reach out.
Sounds Good Agency is a leading Shopify Plus Partner and the first dedicated Shopify agency in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. As certified Shopify Experts since 2016, we specialize exclusively in building and scaling high-performance e-commerce solutions for medium to large enterprises, with a focus on DTC, B2B, and omnichannel retail brands achieving $3M–$200M+ in GMV. Our 15+ person team of full-stack developers, designers, strategists, and project managers brings over 20 years of combined expertise in every phase—from strategic planning and architecture to seamless implementation and ongoing optimization. We're passionate about AI-first processes to accelerate development, foster honest collaboration, and deliver future-proof results that drive real growth. Team Skills E-commerce Strategy & Consulting: Optimizing customer journeys, B2B wholesale portals, and omnichannel ecosystems; expertise in data-driven decisions, CRO (conversion rate optimization), and AI integration for scaling. Project Management & Leadership: End-to-end oversight of complex migrations, custom builds, and integrations, with a track record of 50+ projects completed on time and within budget. Full-Stack Development: Balanced frontend/backend capabilities for enterprise-grade apps, themes, and architecture. Design & UX: High-conversion themes, custom templates, and traffic-ready interfaces tailored for global audiences. Projects We Specialize In We excel in transformative e-commerce projects that blend technical precision with business impact. Highlights include: Store Migrations & Builds Custom App Development B2B/Wholesale Implementations Redesigns & CRO-Focused Themes Systems Integrations With a 5.0 rating from 120+ Shopify reviews and clients spanning fashion, electronics, health/beauty, and food/drink industries, we're committed to stability, innovation, and partnership. Let's build something extraordinary together!
Grow faster and scale smarter with Velstar. A full service e-commerce agency for D2C and B2B, combining strategic, technical and creative expertise.
We specialise in working with Fashion, Beauty and Jewellery retailers - developing sites, crafting e-commerce strategies and CRO optimisation. Our clients have included The Couture Club LTK The Edit LDN Emello Ed Hardy Doll Beauty WAWWA RASCALS LOOPI & more!
Hey there, I’m Yoon, I have been in the Shopify ecosystem for 6 years – and I have worked with different industries, such as fashion, skincare, lifestyle brands, to build and optimize their Shopify stores. My focus is on creating fast, scalable Shopify stores that combine good performance and design.
How to hire a Shopify developer
Development quotes vary widely — the same brief can return figures far apart, because it was ambiguous enough to support both readings.
Write the brief as an outcome with constraints, not a task. "Build us a custom app" produces vague quotes. "Build a custom app that syncs inventory between Shopify and our NetSuite instance every 15 minutes, handles 8,000 SKUs across three locations, and alerts us on sync failure" produces comparable ones. Time spent on the brief saves back-and-forth and money later.
Match the specialisation, not the rate. Theme and Liquid work fits freelancers and small studios. Custom apps need API experience. Shopify Plus builds, Functions and checkout work need a specialist with shipped Plus projects — a general developer learns them on your budget. On shopexperts, development freelancers list a median starting price of $100 and agencies $250 (October 2026).
Verify Partner status where it matters. Shopify's Partner Program has five tiers: Registered, Select, Plus, Premier and Platinum, with Platinum at the top. Verify claimed tiers in the Shopify Partner directory rather than accepting them from a proposal. Non-Partners can be excellent, but they lack the Partner support channel that resolves platform edge cases quickly.
Ask for live URLs and follow up on two of them. Three live Shopify stores from the last twelve months, and for a large project, contact two of those merchants directly. Ask whether the project shipped on time, what changed mid-project, and whether they'd hire again. That conversation is worth more than any portfolio.
Insist on milestone structure. Good quotes break into phases — discovery, build, QA, launch — with deliverables and payment tied to each. A lump sum with no phase breakdown means either a senior developer confident enough to absorb the risk, which is rare, or nobody has thought about the hard parts yet, which is common.
Ask who owns the code and where it lives. Repository access, documentation, and whether you can hand the project to another developer without an archaeology exercise. This costs nothing to agree upfront and is expensive to resolve later.
Which kind of Shopify developer do you actually need?
Six distinct specialisations, and the wrong choice costs more than the rate difference. Match your project to one of these before you shortlist. The prices below are fixed-price packages listed on shopexperts in October 2026; each covers a defined scope, so larger projects are quoted separately.
Theme and Liquid developer — theme customisation packages have a median of $548, custom section packages $280 and custom theme builds $1,750. Custom sections, layout changes, theme customisation, OS 2.0 migrations, styling beyond the editor. This covers the majority of Shopify development work. If your requirement is something visible on the storefront that the theme editor can't do, this is your hire.
Custom app developer — custom development and app packages have a median of $1,000 (middle half $390 to $2,499); larger app builds are quoted per project. Custom apps for internal workflows, public apps for the App Store, embedded admin tools, and anything using the Admin API, webhooks or OAuth. Distinct skill set from theme work; the overlap is smaller than merchants assume.
Shopify Plus and checkout specialist — Plus and checkout packages have a median of $1,050 (middle half $625 to $8,000). Plus setup and migration, Functions, Checkout Extensibility, multi-store, B2B. In practice it needs someone with shipped Plus projects. Mistakes here affect checkout, which makes them immediately expensive.
Integration engineer — integration packages have a median of $625, across 7 packages from $250 to $10,000. Connecting Shopify to ERPs, 3PLs, PIMs, CRMs and accounting systems. The work is data modelling and error handling more than it is Shopify, and someone who has only worked inside Shopify usually underestimates it.
Headless and Hydrogen developer — three headless packages are listed, at $2,499, $2,800 and $5,000; full builds are scoped per store. React engineering against the Storefront API. Genuinely different discipline, and most stores don't need it — a well-optimised theme covers what merchants usually think requires headless.
Maintenance and support developer — monthly support retainers have a median of $1,950 (middle half $500 to $2,575), and bug-fix packages $95. Ongoing fixes, theme updates, app conflicts, small features. Undervalued and frequently the right answer when the real problem is that nobody owns the store technically.
If you can't tell which of these your project needs, that's a legitimate reason to pay for a short scoping engagement before hiring. It's cheaper than hiring the wrong specialisation and discovering it in week three.
How much does a Shopify developer cost?
Shopify development spans a wide price range, because "development" covers everything from a CSS fix to an enterprise replatform. Typical market ranges, followed by what developers on shopexperts list:
Per project
$500 – $500,000+
Small fixes to enterprise Plus builds
Hourly rate
$60 – $400
Freelance developers to senior Plus specialists
Monthly retainer
$500 – $30,000+
Maintenance to active feature development
Starting prices on shopexperts
$85 – $1,000
Middle half of 596 listed; median $200
The first three tiles are typical market ranges, not shopexperts data. The fourth is: in October 2026, 596 Shopify Development experts listed a starting price. A starting price is the smallest job an expert will quote, often an audit or a small fix, so treat it as a floor, not a quote.
In the wider market, small theme fixes and Liquid customisation sit at $500-$3,500. Custom section development runs $600-$3,000 per section. Full theme development or heavy customisation runs $5,000-$30,000. Custom app development runs $12,000-$120,000+ depending on whether it's a private internal tool or a public App Store listing with billing and review. Integration work — ERP, 3PL, PIM, accounting — runs $15,000-$150,000+. Shopify Plus setup and enterprise builds run $20,000-$400,000+ depending on migration complexity and checkout customisation. Headless builds run $25,000-$500,000+.
Ongoing retainers sit at $500-$3,000/month for maintenance and small fixes, $3,000-$10,000/month for regular feature work, and $10,000-$30,000+/month for dedicated Plus development capacity. Well-specified work — theme customisation, defined feature builds, app configuration — travels well across time zones.
Architecture decisions, Plus edge cases and anything where the specification will change mid-project go better with a developer who shares some of your working hours, because the cost of a misunderstanding scales with the complexity of what's being built. Request a free quote for a figure specific to your project.
What do Shopify developers do?
Six specialisations, and most developers are genuinely strong in one or two:
Theme Development and Liquid
Custom sections, layout, OS 2.0 migration, storefront work
Custom App Development
Private and public apps, Admin API, webhooks, embedded tools
Shopify Plus and Checkout
Plus migration, Functions, Checkout Extensibility, multi-store, B2B
Integrations and Data
ERP, 3PL, PIM, CRM and accounting system connections
Headless and Hydrogen
Storefront API, React storefronts, PWA and mobile
Maintenance and Support
Theme updates, app conflicts, bug fixes, ongoing small features
Frequently asked questions about hiring Shopify developers
Shopify development covers six fairly distinct specialisations: theme and Liquid work on the storefront, custom app development against Shopify's APIs, Shopify Plus and checkout work using Functions and Checkout Extensibility, integrations with ERP, 3PL and accounting systems, headless builds with Hydrogen, and ongoing maintenance. Most developers are genuinely strong in one or two of these, and matching the specialisation to your project matters more than comparing hourly rates.
On shopexperts, the 596 development experts who list a starting price have a median of $200, and the middle half sit between $85 and $1,000 (October 2026). A starting price is the smallest job an expert will quote. Fixed-price packages are closer to project costs: theme customisation has a median of $548, custom development and apps $1,000, Shopify Plus and checkout $1,050, and monthly support retainers $1,950. Larger builds are quoted per project, so request a free quote with your scope.
Freelancers fit theme work, defined features and maintenance. Agencies fit larger projects where design, development and project management need coordinating, and where continuity across a longer engagement matters. Plus specialists fit Plus stores and projects with custom Functions, in-checkout extensions, multi-store or B2B. On shopexperts, development freelancers list a median starting price of $100 and agencies $250 (October 2026). Pick the smallest team that can credibly deliver your scope — a larger team costs more and rarely delivers more until the scope needs it.
Not necessarily. Plus work (custom Functions, checkout extensions, multi-store, B2B) rewards prior Plus experience, so ask for shipped Plus projects and check any claimed tier in Shopify's Partner Directory. A general developer can work on a Plus store, but learns its enterprise layer at your expense.
Small theme fixes take 1-3 weeks. Full theme development or heavy customisation takes 4-12 weeks. Custom app development runs 6-16 weeks. Integration projects run 8-20 weeks depending on the system at the other end. Shopify Plus migrations and enterprise builds take 12-32 weeks. Rush timelines are possible, usually at a premium, and almost always achieved by compressing QA, which is where the cost reappears later.
Platform-specific knowledge: Liquid templating, Shopify's app architecture and injection patterns, checkout extensibility rules, Functions, Plus enterprise features, and how to ship without breaking site speed or app compatibility. A capable general web developer can learn Shopify, but the ramp-up comes before productive feature work starts, and you're paying for it. For a store that runs its business on Shopify, platform-specific experience usually pays for itself.
For well-specified work, location matters less than the brief — theme customisation, features built from clear specifications, app configuration, and defined bug fixing travel well across time zones. Don't assume it costs less: on shopexperts, development experts based outside the US, Canada, Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand list a median starting price of $300, against $199 for those based there (October 2026). Where it goes wrong is anything where the specification will change mid-project, or where architecture decisions are being made rather than executed, because the cost of a misunderstanding scales with what's being built. Many mid-market brands run a hybrid: local senior direction and architecture, offshore implementation underneath it.
Five things. Which of the six specialisations is their primary one, and what proportion of their last year was spent there. Three live Shopify URLs from the last twelve months, ideally in a comparable scope. How they structure customisations so future theme updates don't destroy them — the answer should involve separate section and snippet files rather than edits to core theme files. Who owns the repository and documentation at the end. And what happens if the scope changes mid-project, because it will.